Vikter Duplaix and Garth Trinidad to hold Skin party Saturday at Wokcano

INTERNATIONAL TURNTABLE PLAYBOYS VIKTER DUPLAIX AND GARTH TRINIDAD BRING THEIR “SKIN”PARTY TO THE WESTSIDE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2008 AT WOKCANO SANTA MONICA

WHAT: WOKCANO, Santa Monica’s newest restaurant and bar is hosting SKIN, the first of a continuing monthly series of music, dance, art , food and special guests featuring Grammy-nominated recording artist Vikter Duplaix and Garth Trinidad of KCRW.

The international turntable playboys are excited to bring their eclectic dance vibrations and unrivaled turntable talents to the west side. In the spirit of Jason Bentley's tenured, now defunct weekly club residence "Bossa:Nova", Trinidad and Duplaix will spin a wide array of electronica, dubby disco rock, world rhythms, and collaborate with curators to feature unique art exhibitions.

WHEN: Saturday Oct. 18, 2008, 9:00PM-2:00AM (next event scheduled for November 15, 2008)

WHERE: Wokcano Restaurant & Bar 1413 5th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 -- Valet Parking available

TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets are $10 before 11 and $15 after 11pm. Table reservations available by calling 310-458-3080.

OTHER: www.myspace.com/duplaix
www.myspace.com/garthtrinidad
www.wokcanorestaurant.com

ABOUT WOKCANO:
Wokcano Restaurants invite you to enjoy the Asian-inspired vibe with modern, hip décor while customers enjoy the distinctive fusing of traditional and nontraditional Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisines along with an impressive sushi bar selection. With six locations, Wokcano is one of the fastest growing Pan Asian restaurants in Southern California and is now expanding to Long Beach. The new Santa Monica location features a gorgeous 2-story interior with chic Asian decor and a huge multi-level outdoor patio with exposed brick enclosing the courtyard giving it a hip New York vibe. Live DJs spin an eclectic mix of music on the patio lounge every weekend. VIP table and bottle service are available. Hours are from 11am to 2am and Delivery and Take Out are available. For more info visit or to book an event go to www.wokcanorestaurant.com or call 310.458.3080.